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In this Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, photo, University of Texas graduate student Ryan Stowers works in a Biomedical Engineering lab on the Texas campus, in Austin, Texas. If colleges were automobiles, the University of Texas at Austin would be a Cadillac: a famous brand, a powerful engine of research and teaching, a pleasingly sleek appearance. Even the price is comparable to the luxury car's basic model: In-state tuition runs about $40,000 for a four-year degree. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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